Effects of stimulants on body, brain and Central Nervous System and treatment options.

Running head : EFFECTS OF STIMULANTS AND NARCOTICS The Effects of Stimulants and Narcotics on Body , Brain and Central Nervous System and Treatment Options

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Drug is any chemical substance which when taken in an individual , it creates a neurological as well as physical effects altering the individuals performance and body functions . Most of the drugs that we know are used mainly for medical purposes , which should be the case There are drugs which do not possess lethality these can be bought without a

prescription . There are also drugs that are being controlled by law because of its adverse effects on individuals if not being supervised by a physician . Stimulants and narcotics are examples of these drugs that should be controlled . These two are subjects of debate because the ethical and philosophical uses of these drugs are being challenged by the concerned community

The Effects of Stimulants and Narcotics on Body , Brain and Central Nervous System and Treatment Options

Stimulant is a kind of drug which when induced causes temporary improvements on the physical and mental performance of the person . It is also known as a psychoactive drugs because it attacks the central nervous system by altering the brain functions resulting in temporary changes in perception , mood , consciousness and behavior (Ballas , 2009 ,

br 419-424 . Examples of these changes are the enhanced alertness wakefulness , awareness , endurance , locomotion , productivity , arousal increase in heart rate and blood pressure , and also diminished likeness of food or sleep (Ballas , 2009...